Sociology

General

Program Title

Sociology

Degree Designation

BA

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

The Sociology major has a strong theory and methods core. Sociology majors find employment in a variety of occupations, including human services, corrections, law enforcement, marketing, management, human resources, research, and social activism. The sociology program also provides excellent preparation for graduate study in sociology and related fields. Although the Sociology major can work well for many students, it is especially appropriate for students who are double majors, students who already have substantial work experience, and students who plan to enter professional schools or traditional sociology graduate programs immediately after graduation.









Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Status

Active

Admission Requirements

What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?

High School / GED

Required GPA for graduation

2

Does this BA major require fewer than 45 credits? Please check the following as appropriate.

BA majors requiring fewer than 45 credits require one of the following: one year of coursework in a single foreign language, or a second major, or a minor.

Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify how sociological concepts and theories relate to their everyday lives and larger social problems

Outcome

Critically evaluate explanations for understanding human behavior, group processes, and social trends.

Outcome

Apply scientific principles and articulate the importance of evidence and scientific methods to understand the social world.

Outcome

Analyze the characteristics of high-quality data and methods in sociological research and their implications.

Outcome

Apply the disciplinary standards for both qualitative and quantitative analysis of data

Outcome

Use their sociological knowledge to engage with and shape the world around them.

Outcome

Demonstrate an ability to work with diverse communities of people

Degree Maps

Major Code

1172

Program Code

475